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Conor McGregor, Conor McGregor returned to action at UFC 229 last Saturday night (Oct. 6, 2018) in Las Vegas, Nevada, the most dominant force in the history of the division in Khabib Nurmagomedov
And just as many expected, "The Eagle" was aggressive from the jump, taking down McGregor at will and pounding him in the canvas before the light bulb. (See it again here).
While a tune-up fight would have been a good idea for McGregor, his head trainer, John Kavanagh, says that it is not the type of fighter he is. Which is the reason the mouthy Irishman will not take a warm-up fight before rematching "The Eagle."
"He absolutely could, and he absolutely would not," Kavanagh said during a recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. "It was like when he lost to Diaz, backstage he was screaming and shouting at all the top brass he wanted the rematch at 170 as quick as possible. I'm in the background saying, 'No, please do not,' "he joked.
"Did you not see that fight? He's a terrifying individual. Let's get a 155 fight and then you meet him again, "he added, commenting on Diaz at UFC 196." But he was not letting that go. So, he fought the exact same guy. So that's all I'm hearing from him. "
McGregor went on to get some revenge on Diaz at UFC 202, defeating him via unanimous decision after getting out of the Stockton slugger months prior. According to Kavanagh, he would be more aggressive-minded in the fight against Khabib, saying there were plenty of opportunities where he felt McGregor did not capitalize on openings. He also admits the majority of their recent camp was stressed on defense.
Still, it's a deal that has gotten to the bottom of the headlines, and it's a chance to get in touch with any potential Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) completes its investigation for the post-fight melee. While there is no point in doing so, it is unlikely that it will not go out of business. "Notorious" pushed hard enough.
You might bet the real lightweight champion will not be too happy.
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